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Conditions are ripe for a wild swing in the availability of credit.

The federal government is putting aside $3.4 billion to accelerate research in areas such as hypersonics, quantum technologies and drones.

Fortescue Metals set to acquire MacLachlans’ Rawlinna Station 

Matt Mckenzie and Jordan Murray talk about a recent analysis of the Indigenous Voice to Parliament.

Woodside Energy has appointed Melbourne-based Liz Westcott as executive vice-president of Australian operations, replacing Fiona Hick, who joined Fortescue Metals.

A dispute over Mineral Resources' plans to build a 125-kilometre private haul road running through the Shire of Ashburton has been escalated to Western Australia's Supreme Court.

The local share market has closed down 0.3 per cent in its fifth consecutive losing day as questions about banks and growth sour sentiment.

The West Perth-based property fund has bought a hotel and liquor store for $15 million as part of its first total return fund.

St Barbara boss Dan Lougher says the goldminer’s Leonora operations had another disappointing quarter as Genesis Minerals gears up to acquire the operation.

The offer to taste releases from Henschke’s 2018 vintage was an opportunity not to be missed.

Gold and copper player Newcrest Mining says it remains on track to meet its financial year production guidance despite a drop in output during the March quarter.

The state government has announced a $420 million budget commitment to boost mental health initiatives, including an upgrade of Graylands Hospital in Mount Claremont.

The multinational law firm committed to a 12-year lease at Brookfield’s newly-built One The Esplanade.

Northern Star has been forced to lift its cost guidance for the 2023 financial year following downtime for repairs at Kalgoorlie and Pogo during the March quarter.

Manufacturer Adbri has informed the market of another major cost blowout of its Kwinana cement project which is now expected to cost up to $420 million.

Cost-of-living rises might have turned a corner, but increasing prices are still wreaking havoc on Australian households and businesses.

Support for constitutional change is firming in business and political circles despite hesitancy in some quarters to take a stance on the issue.

Lithium miner Allkem may be on Rio’s radar as M&A heats up 

Matt Mckenzie and Isabel Vieira talk Football West and RugbyWA. Plus: Perdaman, emergency targets and inflation.

Erin Clark has created an app that provides a fresh and entertaining insight into Perth’s past.

Mining contractor Byrnecut Australia has recorded strong growth in revenue but a large fall in profit driven by higher expenses, two big impairments and bad and doubtful debts.

The local share market has clawed back most of its early losses to finish down just 0.1 per cent on hopes that moderating inflation might keep rates on hold.

A total of six recruits have moved across from JLL to the multinational real estate firm's industrial team.

PKKP Aboriginal Corporation has expanded its commercial operations by forming a joint venture with Alfasi Hire, the latest in a trend of partnerships between Aboriginal groups and equipment hire businesses.

Mineral Resources closed the day as the ASX 200's biggest loser after revealing guidance cuts, weaker lithium battery chemicals sales and another delay to an expansion at Mt Marion.

Perth company Perdaman has started work on one of WA's largest projects after gaining backing from Global Infrastructure Partners, the same group that backed Woodside’s Pluto gas project.

The state government plans to reduce waiting times in emergency departments by introducing targets described as “stretched but realistic” in a bid to ease pressure on the health system.

This year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup and imminent completion of the State Football Centre open opportunities for the sport.

Former Netball WA and Swimming WA chief celebrates double homecoming to rugby and Perth.

Perth has recorded the lowest price rises of all Australian capitals in the March quarter, as inflation eased across the country.

Business leaders are becoming less worried about hiring and keeping workers as some wiggle room starts to appear in the labour market.

Consumers are still down in the dumps although fresh inflation data is expected to point to easing cost-of-living pressures.